To check out, just bring your items and CSUB ID to the check-out desk!
CSUB students and students of other CSUs who are currently enrolled in classes may check out materials at the Walter Stiern Library. CSUB students must have their CSUB ID cards for all transactions. CSU students must have their current CSU campus ID to qualify for checkout privileges.
| Collection or Media Type | Student Privileges | Late Fines and Fees |
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Main New Books, First Year Experience, Cerro Cal, & Multicultural Bestsellers & Juvenile Government Documents (print & CD) & Software Big Books |
16 weeks, no renewals |
No late fines. Lost items are billed at the greater of $60.00 or the cost of replacement plus a non-refundable state-mandated service fee of $15. |
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iPads,Laptops & Chargers (student check-out only) |
7 days |
$5.00 per day, per item |
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DVDS, Videos, & Laser Discs |
30 days, 2 item maximum |
$1.00 per day per item |
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CDs, Audio Cassettes, & LPs |
30 days, 2 renewals, 10 item maximum |
$1.00 per day per item |
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Course Reserves |
2 hour (closed & open), 24 hour, 3 day & 7 day; closed reserves are available for in-Library use only. |
$1.00 per hour per item for 2 & 24 hour items; $1.00 per day for 3 & 7 day items |
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Archives & Special Collections |
Do Not Circulate. In-Library use may be arranged by appointment with the Archives or Reference Services Coordinator. |
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Reference, Indicies, Atlases, & Law Maps, Music Scores |
Do Not Circulate. Copiers, scanners and Microform Reader-Printers are available on Level 2. |
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Periodicals (Journals, Magazines & Newspapers) Microform & Microfiche |
Do Not Circulate. Copiers, scanners and Microform Reader-Printers are available on Level 2. |
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Maximum total items per account: |
99 items to include up to 2 viewing media or 10 listening media. 1 course reserve item per class may be checked out at a time. |
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Maximum charges for circulating items: |
$25.00 for overdue viewing or listening media, course reserves, and iPad/laptops. Lost items are billed at the greater of $60.00 or the cost of replacement plus a non-refundable state-mandated service fee of $15, $10 of ipdad/laptops. |
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To check out, just bring your items and CSUB ID to the check-out desk!
| Collection or Media Type | Faculty & Staff Privileges | Fines and Fees |
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Main New Books, First Year Experience, Cerro Cal, & Multicultural Bestsellers & Juvenile Government Documents (print & CD) & Software Big Books |
365 day check-out or at separation from campus. 5 renewals for faculty, 0 for staff, 99 item maximum. |
No daily overdue charge. |
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DVDS, Videos, & Laser Discs |
30 days, 5 renewals, 5 item maximum |
No daily overdue charge. |
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CDs, Audio Cassettes, & LPs |
30 days, 5 renewals, 10 item maximum |
No daily overdue charge. |
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Archives & Special Collections |
Do Not Circulate. In-Library use may be arranged by appointment with the Archives or Reference Services Coordinator. |
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Reference, Indicies, Atlases, & Law Maps, Music Scores. Laptops & iPads for students only.
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Do Not Circulate. Copiers, scanners and Microform Reader-Printers are available on the 2nd floor. |
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Periodicals (Journals, Magazines & Newspapers) Microform & Microfiche |
Do Not Circulate. Copiers, scanners and Microform Reader-Printers are available on the 2nd floor. |
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Maximum total items per account: |
99 items to include up to 5 viewing media or 10 listening media. |
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Maximum charges for circulating items: |
Lost items are billed at the greater of $60.00 or the cost of replacement plus a non-refundable state-mandated service fee of $15. |
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Members of the community may borrow books from the Walter W. Stiern Library by obtaining a Community Card for a fee. An application form can be obtained at the Check Out Desk.
| Patron category | Annual Fee | Limitations |
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General Public |
$50 |
Cards are mailed to verify address. Privileges will be available in 3 to 5 business days pending carrier service deliveries. |
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Teachers at regional elementary, junior high, and high schools |
$35 |
Proof of employment is required. Acceptable verification includes, but is not limited to, valid CFA card, school issued ID card, name and department listing on the school website, or letter of appointment. |
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Regional state-funded Community College students |
$25 |
Referral from community college library and valid college photo ID are required. |
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Designated high school students |
$15 |
Referral from school library or school official and valid school photo ID are required. Privileges are limited to designated Honors and AP students. |
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Members of the Alumni Association of any CSU campus Members of the 60+ Club |
No Fee |
Membership cards will be required to issue privileges. |
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Faculty spouses Retired CSUB faculty and staff Other persons associated with CSUB in some recognized capacity |
No Fee |
Some privileges will require verification and may not be issued until the following business day. Proof of status may include, but is not limited to, notification of retirement from CSUB Human Resources or notification via email or campus memo from faculty spouse. |
| Collection or Media Type | Community Borrower Privileges | Community Borrower Fines and Fees |
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Main New Books, First Year Experience, Cerro Cal, & Multicultural Bestsellers & Juvenile Government Documents (print & CD) & Software Big Books |
4 weeks, 1 renewal |
$0.50 per day per item |
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DVDS, Videos, & Laser Discs |
2 hour in-Library use only, 2 item maximum. Alumni 7 days, 2 item maximum. |
$1.00 per hour per item |
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CDs, Audio Cassettes, & LPs |
7 days, 2 renewals, 5 item maximum |
$1.00 per day per item |
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Archives & Special Collections |
Do Not Circulate. In-Library use may be arranged by appointment with the Archives or Reference Services Coordinator. |
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Reference, Indicies, Atlases, & Law Maps Music Scores Laptops & iPads for students only. |
Do Not Circulate. Copiers, scanners and Microform Reader-Printers are available on the 2nd floor. |
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Periodicals (Journals, Magazines & Newspapers) Microform & Microfiche (Including ERIC microfiche) |
Do Not Circulate. Copiers, scanners and Microform Reader-Printers are available on the 2nd floor. |
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Maximum total items per account: |
5 items to include up to 2 viewing media or 5 listening media. |
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Maximum charges for circulating items: |
$20.00 for overdue books, $25.00 for overdue viewing or listening media, and lost items are billed at the greater of $60.00 or the cost of replacement plus a non-refundable state-mandated service fee. |
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Did you know you can check out laptops and iPads from the library?
iPads and Laptops are available to currently enrolled CSUB students who have a current student ID card and Net ID. Only one iPad or laptop can be checked out at a time for a period of 7days and on a first come, first serve basis. If all items are checked out, you may be put on a waitlist.
Call: 661-654-3172
Call: 661-654-3231
Reference Desk Hours (in-person help on Level 1):
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm (closed 1-2 pm)
Sunday 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm (closed 4-5 pm)
Subject to change; see Hours page for more info.
